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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,474.70, 768,712.05 and 291,290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,474.70, 768,712.05 and 291,290.70 is: 436,936.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,474.70 : 768,712.05 = 291,290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,474.70/768,712.05 = 291,290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,474.70x = 768,712.05 × 291,290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,474.70x = 223,918,671,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,918,671,142.94/512,474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,936.05

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